ARTICLE 62
EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE

62.1: All fire department employees shall maintain their current (or time-of-hire) EMS licenses. However, Captains may drop down to EMT Specialist license. The following incentive plan shall be in effect for the duration of this agreement:

a. Full-time employee hired prior to January 1, 2005, with an Associate Degree acquired prior to January 1, 2005, in Fire Science and/or EMS
...................................................................................................................................................................................................... base wage + 2%
b. Any employee who possesses and uses their Paramedic license out of rank (i.e.: Engineer, Lieutenant, Captain) .......................... $800.00 annually
c. Captains with EMT Specialist license ......................................................................................................................................... $400.00 annually

The above Educational Incentives shall be payable each year on or about November 15th.

 

ARTICLE 63
SAFETY COMMITTEE

63.1: The Employer agrees to cooperate in the establishment of a Safety Committee for the purpose of promoting safety, including safety awareness among members of the bargaining unit and the Township in addition to the identification and correction of unsafe work practices and equipment consistent with the mission of the department.

63.2: There shall be equal members of Township and Union Committee Representatives which may be increased or decreased upon mutual agreement.

63.3: The committee shall initially consist of two (2) members selected by the Union and two (2) members selected by the Township.

 

ARTICLE 64
STATION DUTIES

64.1: Routine station duties will generally end at twelve noon (12:00 p.m.). Routine station duties include such items as housekeeping chores, rig checks, cleaning, painting, washing walls and mowing lawns.

64.2: In the event employees are unable to perform routine station duties because of calls to service, such work will be done after twelve noon (12:00 p.m.) until the work is completed.

64.3: Repairs, maintenance and installations of new equipment is not included in the definition of "routine station duties" and these functions are to be performed throughout the work day

 

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